Inca trail program

DAY 1 INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU (4 days 3 nights) 
Pick up at your hotel. We start our trek escorted by native "quechua" porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica, later going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the entry to two valleys.(L+D)

Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabmba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m)

DAY 2 INCA TRAIL 
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of Huayabamba. Later, we will go through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt), known as "dead woman's pass".(B+L+D)

Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)

DAY 3 INCA TRAIL 
Today, we will walk on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth, later visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular view of snow covered Andean ranges, camping at Wyñaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek.(B+L+D) 

Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)

DAY 4 MACHU PICCHU 
Passing through the Intipuncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. We will begin a guided tour and in the afternoon we will take a train back to Cusco.(B) 

Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu Picchu (2400 m.)- Cusco (3400 m.)

HEIGHTS:
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.

INCLUDES :
-Transportation to head of trail
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
-Tents, and camping equipment
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary
-Porters and cook
-Professional bilingual guide
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker)
-Mattress
Include extra porters for your personal items up to 8 Kg. per person.

NOT INCLUDED:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.

WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.

YOU SHOULD BRING:
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt , short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat, wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle, flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent, suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.

MEALS
3 Breakfasts (the first day breakfast is not included)
Breakfasts varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit 
3 Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) 
Lunch includes:
- soup
- seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- tea or coffee 
3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) 
Dinner consists of:
- soup
- seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables)
- tea or coffee 
Vegetarian food available on request.

* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Trail Expedition.

PARK REGULATIONS:
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area of 32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).

Sectional view of the trail